Can you play Call of Duty: Black Ops III on Mac?
Yes. Call of Duty: Black Ops III has a Mac version, so Sommelier installs that one: no Wine, no setup.
Last checked · Source: Sommelier ratings, Steam Deck and anti-cheat data
Why Call of Duty: Black Ops III is rated “Works”
The developers ship Call of Duty: Black Ops III for Mac. When you install it through Sommelier, the Mac build goes in instead of the Windows one, so there is no Windows layer in between and nothing to translate while you play.
- Mac versionYes, native
- Single-playerYes
- Anti-cheatVAC, Treyarch Anti-Cheat
- Windows build usesDirectX 11
- Steam Deck ratingPlayable
Which Mac can run Call of Duty: Black Ops III?
| How it runs | Native Mac build No Wine involved. |
|---|---|
| macOS | 15 or later Sommelier needs macOS 15. |
| Disk space | 100 GB |
Where to get Call of Duty: Black Ops III
- Steam
- DeveloperTreyarch
- Released2015
- Download size100 GB
Sommelier installs the game from your own library. You buy it in the store as usual; Sommelier does not sell games. See it on Steam
Where this rating comes from
- Steam Deck ratingPlayable
- Anti-cheat on Linux (AreWeAntiCheatYet)Supported
- Last checkedOctober 24, 2026
Ratings combine Valve’s Steam Deck rating, anti-cheat data and our own checks. When the facts change, the status here follows.
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Do I need Windows to play Call of Duty: Black Ops III on Mac?
No. Sommelier installs the Mac version of the game, so Windows is not involved at all.
Does online play work in Call of Duty: Black Ops III on Mac?
Call of Duty: Black Ops III uses VAC and Treyarch Anti-Cheat. Whether that lets a Mac in is the first thing Sommelier checks, and the result is in the rating above.
Does Call of Duty: Black Ops III run on an Intel Mac?
It depends on how the developer built the Mac version. Sommelier checks that before you install and tells you.
How big is the download?
About 100 GB, so check your disk space first. Sommelier shows the size before it starts.
Play Call of Duty: Black Ops III on your Mac
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